Our Christmas wish list: Gifts to ensure racing keeps on giving
As the jolly fat man delivers his Christmas goodies, senior racing writer Ben Dorries is popping his very own festive season gift down the chimney.
Racing
Gollan shores up Magic team with Lockyer
Tony Gollan will make a decision on Monday as to what the future holds for one-time Magic Millions fancy Hi Barbie, while he is looking to secure Lockyer’s spot in the race by winning at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Dunn still talking the Torque for Millions
It was a hard luck story for Matt Dunn and Torque To Be Sure in The Debut at the Gold Coast on Friday night and the trainer wants to go straight into the Magic Millions 2YO Classic on January 11 if he can.
Maher masterstroke has third Magic Millions within reach
Ciaron Maher has his sights on a third Magic Millions 2YO Classic after Icarian Dream burst into calculations with a powerful win in the BJ McLachlan Stakes.
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Bott’s hot hand is worth Millions
After confirming Magic Millions starts for Golden Slipper winner Lady Of Camelot and unbeaten filly Gerringong, trainer Adrian Bott is hoping to add to his star-studded Gold Coast squad at Royal Randwick and Eagle Farm on Saturday.
‘Can’t line it up’: Lees left guessing on Debut form
If punters are struggling to line up the form for Friday night’s The Debut, Kris Lees is no different as his filly aims to lock in a Magic Millions spot.
Horse of Year, Hall of Fame merging ‘commonsense’
The Australian Horse of the Year awards and Hall of Fame induction ceremony will next year be a combined event before the spring carnival gets into full swing.
‘His wheels were spinning’: Aspery’s star to bounce back
Newcastle trainer Scott Aspery plans to run Uzziah twice in eight days in a bid to earn a start at next month’s Magic Millions raceday.
It’s no Grand final … but Pakenham Cup beckons
Trainer Jason Warren expects Grand Pierro to run “a bold race” in Saturday’s Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m) – a race he sees as the perfect tune up for the Bagot Handicap (2800m) on New Year’s Day at Flemington.
Unbeaten filly gets crack at new $3 million slot race
Blue Point daughter Gerringong has two wins from two starts and will chase a lucrative prize early in her career on the Gold Coast.
Shailer keen to ride Magic Millions wave with promising filly
Trainer Paul Shailer relocated to the Gold Coast 12 months ago and is now set to prepare a promising filly for her debut run in a preparation he hopes can lead towards the Magic Millions 2YO Classic.
‘Fast learner’: Bruce eyes Magic Millions Earn with $7000 yearling
Trainer Jack Bruce is chasing a start in the $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic when his $7000 colt makes his debut at the Gold Coast on Friday night.
Magic Millions blow for J-Mac after causing Hong Kong fall
The world’s best jockey will miss Magic Millions on the Gold Coast after stewards found he was responsible for causing a nasty fall at Sha Tin on Sunday night.
Zoustar in ‘rare territory’ as world’s best sire
Super stallion Zoustar will be the most successful sire in the world this year after passing the Australian record for most individual winners.
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